Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Project Design & Mentorship

CDM Smith; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects with guidance from senior engineers.

You will design complex remedies, review drafts for regulatory compliance, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with sales on proposals. Domestic and international travel up to 40% may be required; a PE license and a relevant bachelor's degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects.
• Engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors junior staff and may supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Excel

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Geotechnical/Civil/Mining or Geologic Engineering

PE license

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects with guidance from senior engineers.

You will design complex remedies, review drafts for regulatory compliance, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with sales on proposals. Domestic and international travel up to 40% may be required; a PE license and a relevant bachelor's degree are essential.